Skystorm Celebrates AIP Collaboration Milestones
Skystorm and The American Institute of Physics (AIP) collaboration has now reached a remarkable two-year milestone, producing engaging Inside Science TV segments and education videos for audiences nationwide. AIP and Skystorm Productions recently celebrated two years of working together on Inside Science TV—a twice-weekly video segment covering a diverse range of science topics.
Whether you’re a wine enthusiast (Electrical Pulses Could Make Better Wine), a golf lover (Optical Illusion Can Improve Your Golf Game), or someone who simply enjoys learning, Inside Science TV delivers broadcast-ready education videos that are interesting, diverse, and relevant.
The 90-second videos are published on AIP’s website and syndicated to approximately 40 local news stations across the U.S., with a growing international footprint.
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How Skystorm Powers Inside Science TV Science Education Videos
Skystorm has the privilege of producing the final polished videos from raw footage and interviews collected by AIP’s production team. These interviews often feature physicists, chemists, and scientists from institutions across the country.
Skystorm’s team enhances each segment with motion graphics, 2D and 3D models, lower thirds, sound effects, and voice-over narration, turning scientific insights into compelling visual stories that resonate with a wide audience.
Over the last two years, this close-knit partnership has flourished. “We are a family here at Skystorm, and we like to extend that relationship to our clients,” says John Haslam, CEO of Skystorm. “We love that we have such open communication and are able to accommodate any special requests they may have.”
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Behind the Scenes: Skystorm’s Workflow for AIP‘s Science Education Videos
To celebrate this close collaboration, Inside Science TV team members Ben Stein, Emilie Lorditch, and Karin Heineman visited Skystorm’s production facilities in mid-November. The visit offered a behind-the-scenes look at how each segment is created.
“Having worked with Skystorm remotely for a long time in a very successful fashion, today we saw firsthand the steps of post-production for our segments, including proofing, editing, visualization, animation, and color correction. A wonderful, informative, and inspiring day,” said Ben Stein, director of Inside Science at the American Institute of Physics.
Documentary produced by Skystorm for AIP and Inside Science TV (see below)
AIP & Skystorm Communication Model
Warren Williams, Skystorm’s Post Producer, led the team through a detailed walkthrough starting at Edit 1 and ending at Edit 5. Each step showcased how the team of editors and graphic designers handle every episode with precision and consistency.
“Our team follows a specific workflow daily, which allows us to stay on track and be efficient in a high-volume production environment,” Warren explained.
“Skystorm gives equal credit to AIP’s production team for working so hard at all hours to ensure only the best stories are captured,” adds John Haslam. “It truly is a team effort, and I think the results speak for themselves, almost 200 syndicated education videos and counting!”
AIP benefits in many ways by having a retainer relationship with Skystorm’s production and post production teams. See some of the benefits listed below.
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Benefits of a Video Retainer Model for Ongoing Education Videos
1. Consistent Quality and Branding
With a retainer, your education videos maintain a consistent visual style, tone, and quality. The production team becomes familiar with your brand guidelines, target audience, and educational objectives—ensuring each video aligns with your messaging.
2. Faster Turnaround Times
Because the video production company is already onboarded and familiar with your needs, there’s less ramp-up time per project. This allows for faster delivery of education videos, which is essential for timely training, onboarding, or curriculum updates.
3. Cost Savings Over Time
Retainer contracts often offer better pricing than one-off projects. You lock in a predictable monthly or quarterly rate, reducing unexpected expenses while maximizing the number of education videos you can produce within your budget.
4. Strategic Video Planning
A long-term relationship allows the production company to help plan an entire educational content calendar. This proactive approach ensures your education videos support broader learning goals and organizational milestones.
5. Priority Access to Resources
Clients with retainer agreements typically receive priority access to crew, equipment, and editing time. This ensures your education videos aren’t delayed by scheduling conflicts or limited availability.
6. Scalable Production
Whether you’re creating monthly tutorials, quarterly compliance training, or a full educational video series, a retainer allows for scalable production to meet your evolving content needs.
7. Stronger Collaboration and Creative Input
Over time, the production team becomes a strategic partner—offering creative suggestions, format innovations, and audience engagement strategies that improve the impact of your education videos.
8. Streamlined Workflow
Retainers simplify billing, approvals, and project management, reducing administrative overhead and allowing your team to focus on delivering impactful educational content.
